DP Gesic Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or pain killer. DP Gesic Tablet 10's is widely useful for treating painful musculoskeletal joint conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
DP Gesic Tablet 10's contains Diclofenac (analgesic) and Paracetamol (fever reducer/mild analgesic), effective against painful musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, and skeletal muscle spasms. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. On the other hand, paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), enhancing Diclofenac's pain relief action. It also helps relieve toothache, ear pain, backache and other musculoskeletal-related pain.
DP Gesic Tablet 10's can be taken with or after the meal. DP Gesic Tablet 10's may cause common side effects like stomach upset, dizziness, light-headedness, malaise, nausea, vomiting, liver dysfunction (hepatitis), pruritis (itchy skin), and rash, although not everybody gets them. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
DP Gesic Tablet 10's is not recommended during the last three months of pregnancy and for children. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving this injection. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and ongoing medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions. Stop taking this medicine if you experience symptoms like tightness of the chest, breathing difficulties, fever, skin rashes, increased heart rate, and or in case of any signs of hypersensitivity.
Uses of DP Gesic Tablet 10's
Pain relief (Musculoskeletal pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis)
Medicinal Benefits
DP Gesic Tablet 10's contains Diclofenac (analgesic) and Paracetamol (fever reducer/mild analgesic), effective against painful musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, and skeletal muscle spasms. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which causes pain and swelling at the injured or damaged tissue site. On the other hand, paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic (mild pain reducer) and antipyretic (fever reducer), enhancing Diclofenac's pain relief action. It also helps relieve toothache, ear pain, backache and other musculoskeletal-related pain.
Directions for Use
Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of DP Gesic Tablet 10's
Dizziness
Light-headedness
Malaise (feeling of discomfort)
Nausea
Vomiting
Liver dysfunction
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take DP Gesic Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any components present in it. Patients with asthma, prolonged bleeding time, wheezing (whistling sound during breath), and blocked airways (bronchospasm) should avoid using DP Gesic Tablet 10's. It is not recommended for use in children less than 14 years of age, people with liver disease, heart disease, or gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. DP Gesic Tablet 10's may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction). Pregnant women should not take during their last trimester of pregnancy. DP Gesic Tablet 10's is excreted in the breast milk, so the nursing mother should contact the doctor before its usage. Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may damage your liver and cause even more side effects on taking this drug. Consult your doctor if your pain, inflammation, and fever symptoms do not disappear even after ten days.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: DP Gesic Tablet 10's is shown to interact with various drugs. Some of them include painkillers (naproxen, aspirin, ibuprofen, tramadol, hydrocodone, oxycodone), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, nalidixic acid, norfloxacin or ofloxacin), diuretics (furosemide and bumetanide), medicines for heart problems or medication for high blood pressure (digoxin), medicines used to lower cholesterol (colestipol and cholestyramine), drugs to treat seizures (phenytoin), medicines that reduce the activity of your immune system (ciclosporin or tacrolimus), steroid medicines (hydrocortisone or prednisolone), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-depressant (duloxetine) and acidity lowering drugs (cimetidine). These drugs may affect the working of DP Gesic Tablet 10's and may alter its efficacy.
Drug-Food Interactions: Excessive caffeine-containing food or drinks like coffee, tea, chocolate and some fizzy drinks should be avoided while taking DP Gesic Tablet 10's. Taking them together may lead to drowsiness and dizziness, and sleepiness.
Drug-Disease Interactions: DP Gesic Tablet 10's interacts with disease conditions, including asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis, as the attacks precipitate with NSAIDs.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ASPIRIN
IBUPROFEN
NAPROXEN
CIPROFLOXACIN
FUROSEMIDE
TRAMADOL
HYDROCODONE
OXYCODONE
LEVOFLOXACIN
MOXIFLOXACIN
NALIDIXIC ACID
NORFLOXACIN
OFLOXACIN
BUMETANIDE
DIGOXIN
COLESTIPOL
CHOLESTYRAMINE
PHENYTOIN
CICLOSPORIN
TACROLIMUS
HYDROCORTISONE
PREDNISOLONE
WARFARIN
DULOXETINE
CIMETIDINE
Safety Advice
ALCOHOL
CAUTION
Drinking too much alcohol may irritate your stomach.
PREGNANCY
UNSAFE
DP Gesic Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in the last three months of pregnancy as it may harm the unborn child or cause problems at delivery. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving DP Gesic Tablet 10's. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
BREAST FEEDING
CAUTION
If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving the DP Gesic Tablet 10's. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
DRIVING
UNSAFE
DP Gesic Tablet 10's may affect driving ability as it causes headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness.
LIVER
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
If you have a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving DP Gesic Tablet 10's. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
KIDNEY
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
If you have a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before receiving DP Gesic Tablet 10's. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
CHILDREN
UNSAFE
DP Gesic Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 14 years. For children above 14 years, this medicine can be given if a doctor prescribed it.
Habit Forming
No
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Physical activity helps strengthen muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle exercises like 20-30 minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help reduce inflammation and swelling.
Follow heat or cold therapy, and apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20 minutes regularly.
De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
